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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

There's a rightwing push in Japan to censor Barefoot Gen in schools because even though the Japanese civilians are depicted as victims, it ostensibly anti-war and they want more military spending. I wouldn't be surprised if Grave of the Fireflies is in their crosshairs as well.